(1) The general assembly finds and declares that the purpose of this section is to provide for prompt, efficient, and fair settlement of all pending claims and the closure of both the subsequent injury fund and the major medical insurance fund as soon as is practicable.
As necessary to augment the division's regular staff, the director shall contract for theservices of qualified specialists in the area of settlements, who shall, on the director's behalf, negotiate for and enter into settlements of claims of the subsequent injury fund and the major medical insurance fund for present value whenever possible.
Repealed.
Source: L. 93: Entire section added, p. 2143, § 5, effective July 1. L. 97: (3) amended, p. 1476, § 17, effective June 3. L. 2006: (3) repealed, p. 141, § 3, effective August 7.